About this Event
Calling all University of Edinburgh students! Join us for an two-day hackathon where you'll tackle real challenges faced by Edinburgh's world famous festivals. Dive into exclusive datasets from the Fringe, Book Festival, Tattoo, and International Festival to uncover insights that could help guide how these world-renowned events operate.
With over 3 million tickets sold across Edinburgh's festivals each summer, your ideas have the potential to impact a massive audience. This one-off, unique event offers unprecedented access to festival data and decision-makers, providing a rare opportunity to engage directly with these cultural powerhouses.
What you'll gain:
- Hands-on experience with real-world data analysis and problem-solving
- Networking opportunities with festival organisers and industry mentors
- Practical skills highly valued by employers in various sectors
While we've identified key areas of interest, you'll have the freedom to explore the data and develop innovative solutions as you see fit. Some challenges you might address include:
- Improving event discovery, reducing choice anxiety and helping festival-goers visit performances that are out of their comfort-zone
- Enhancing city operations during the bustling festival period
- Helping festivals and performers better understand and engage their audiences
Your unique perspective, regardless of your field of study, could provide valuable insights. This hackathon welcomes students from all disciplines - whether you're in data science, business, arts, or any other programme, your ideas matter.
Don't miss this chance to make a lasting impact on Edinburgh's cultural landscape whilst developing sought-after skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Join us to turn data into actionable insights that could shape the future of these world-class events.
Timings
Monday 21st October 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 22nd October 10am - 5pm
Room 1.55
Lunch will be provided.
To ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend the event, please choose either in-person or online registration. Signing up for both will result in the cancellation of your ticket. Thank you for your understanding!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Room 1.40, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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